Mona Verma
Growing up in a small town in India, Mona Verma never dreamed that she would immigrate to America. She came to Columbia in 1996 when her husband found a job here and they were newly married. It was an arranged match but she did get to meet her future husband and give her approval and there has never been a shortage of love in their marriage. With a Masters in English and a Masters in Library and Information Science, Mona divides her time between being a part time Reference librarian and a part time writer. She is however, a full time mom to three teenagers, a girl and two boys. Volunteering, gardening, reading, binge watching her favorite TV shows and drinking wine with girlfriends spark tremendous joy in her. She is a very laid back person who likes to live and let live. Cups of hot ginger tea and hugs and cuddles from her family keep her going….
Let’s Stop Mom-Shaming Each Other
What is mom-shaming, and is it still a thing?
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Mental Health :: Let’s Raise Awareness and Remove Stigma
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Three Cheers for Our High School Seniors in a Pandemic
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Wisdom Gleaned From My Children
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What is Love?
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8 New Year’s Resolutions as a Mom
It's hard to believe but another year has come to an end. Time flies by when you're a busy parent.
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A Mom’s Musings :: Transition From Summer to School
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The Unbreakable Bond of Brotherhood
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Armaan was clutching his brother’s hair with both hands and laughing and enjoying...
A Tribute to Single Moms
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My Family, My Love, My Everything
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